Metro College Intern (MTPD) Metro Transit Police Department

WMATA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

WMATA's Metro Transit Police Department offers a summer internship program for college and graduate students, providing hands-on insight into law enforcement and public safety. Interns rotate through areas such as patrol operations, community engagement, crime scene investigations, SWAT, K-9, training, recruiting, and more, gaining exposure to transit operations and safety procedures.

This is an introductory training opportunity designed to help students build professional skills and networks

Qualifications

• Must be a college or graduate student pursuing relevant studies.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Compiles, reviews and analyzes data for reports and presentations.
• Researches data for management and operations reports and prepares accompanying documents.
• Produces tangible work products such as reports, presentations, and data visualizations for the assigned department.
• Reviews reports and, per guidance, identifies problems and recommends solutions.
• Participates in training sessions and attends department meetings to gain exposure to transit functions.
• Participates in and/or leads departmental meetings and work sessions.
• Promotes safety awareness and reporting of safety concerns in line with the Agency Safety Plan.

Skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Education

College or graduate student

Job description

Marketing Statement:

The Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) summer internship program provides college students with a firsthand look at the many career opportunities within law enforcement and public safety.

Throughout the summer, interns are exposed to various aspects of law enforcement, including patrol operations, community engagement, and specialized units such as crime scene investigations and criminal investigations, Special Response Team (SWAT), K-9, training and recruiting, and so much more.

Interns will develop professional skills, build valuable connections, and gain a deeper understanding of what it means to serve a community. This program is designed to provide students with experiences that extend beyond the classroom and help them make informed decisions about their careers. Discover the profession. Gain experience. Build your future.

MTPD’s Intern will work in various locations in the Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia area.

Job Description:

This is an introductory, preparatory and training opportunity for college and graduate students designed to provide hands-on and practical transit industry work experience. Areas include but are not limited to: Bus and/or Rail Operations, Safety/Emergency Management, Engineering, Police, Information Technology, City/Urban Planning and General business functions. The assignments are on a temporary basis not to exceed thirteen (13) weeks of summer employment. Student interns may rotate to various departments based on their major in college/university and/or the respective departmental assignment. The student intern is supervised by an appropriate Executive or designee.

Principal Job Duties

• Duties will vary dependent on the assigned department. General duties may include activities in which the student intern:
• Compiles, reviews and analyzes data. Operates a personal computer to verify, input and correct data required for producing reports.
• Researches data for and assists in the preparation of management, operations, technical and administrative reports. Utilizes management memoranda, fiscal and operations reports and data to complete assignments.
• Produces tangible work product specific to the assigned department to include presentations, reports, correspondence, graphic representation of data and/or project plans.
• Reviews reports to identify problems based upon standard criteria and guidance from supervisors; recommends solutions as instructed.
• Participates in training sessions related to various functions performed by department to which assigned; attends appropriate Authority, departmental and office meetings, etc., in order to gain exposure to transit functions.
• Participates in and/or leads departmental meetings, working sessions, etc.

Other Duties

• Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.